Ernest Spignardo Obituary

So sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you Diane and your entire family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty and Greg Taegder

My deepest condolences to the family of Ernie....

I met Ernie through a mutual friend and Cancer patient, Eileen Falina...Eileen was helping me navigate my April 25, 1994, breast cancer diagnosis...and treatment, which, in my case included a stem cell transplant.....Ernie and Eileen, were treated by Dr. Nick Ciobanu, in NYC, and I was referred to him for my stem cell proceedure...Ernie changed my life, the day I spoke to him!!!!!In the midst of all the chaos, he showed me that I could conquer this....I will never forget him, he was truly sent by God......

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Diane, there are no words at a time like this but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Ernie was the best co-worker and mentor I've ever had. I will remember all of his funny stories and the love he had for his family. May God and your family surround you with all the love you and your beautiful family need at this time. Angela Boone

To the Dearest Spignardo Family:
Ernie was a great model as a therapist; He always used humor to deal with both my clients and my intensity....Steve still tells Ernie's jokes so we will keep his memory alive.
Miss seeing you Diane at Gold's and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Beth Marks and Steve Moses

Dear Diane and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing - so hard to believe. He fought the good fight and gave courage to those he touched in life. We are so blessed to have known him.

Susan & Joe

Dear Diane and family, I was so sad to read about Ernie's passing.The photo you posted is exactly how I remember him from the 1980's when I worked with him in Pius XII Youth and Family Services in what was then called the Outreach Program. I will always remember him as an extraordinarily kind man with a great sense of humor and generous spirit. I remember him playing the piano at one of our Pius Christmas parties which that year was at my house. He made the party a real party bringing life and humor to us all. I was always so impressed with him after his cancer diagnosis creating a support group for others suffering with the same condition. He has contributed much to the world. Rest in peace dear one.

I will keep you all in my prayers.

Susan Bove

My deepest sympathy to the Spignardo family

So sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences.

I am so sorry to read about Ernie's passing. We attended JMHCA meetings in Orange County in the 1980s. I recall his enthusiasm and upbeat attitude towards problems. I am not surprised to read that he approached his health issues with such determination and was an inspiration to others. He made the world a better place. My condolences to his family.

Diane, We are so sorry to read of your loss of Ernie. Thinking of you and your family. I was looking through pictures last week and saw the one of you, Ernie, Eileen & Greg McAdam and remembering the nice time we all had in Florida with you.

Fond memories of you both and what a great couple. We miss Eileen, and are so sad to hear of Greg's passing this morning. So Sad we are all shocked by the loss of wonderful people.

We will pray for you and your family. God Bless you in this difficult

Ed & Margaret Williams

Diane, We are so sorry to read of your loss of Ernie. Thinking of you and your family. I was looking through pictures last week and saw the one of you, Ernie, Eileen & Greg McAdam and remembering the nice time we all had in Florida with you.

Fond memories of you both and what a great couple. We miss Eileen, and are so sad to hear of Greg's passing this morning. So Sad we are all shocked by the loss of wonderful people.

We will pray for you and your family. God Bless you in this difficult

Ed & Margaret Williams

Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Ernie's passing. I only met him a couple of times. I remember him as a guy who always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sadly, we have lost a great guy. I shared many a laugh and story with Ernie when we worked together at Heritage. His advice, recommendations and humor were always spot on. Our sympathy's to you all. Joe and Marie Raiti

Diane. My heart is heavy at the news of Ernie's death. I know he's been fighting this battle for a long time. I'm sad it was so hard on both of you. There really are no words that comfort at this time. Know that I send my love and will keep you in my prayers.

Diane
So sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ernie was great friend mentor. He was one of the greatest influences in my life. I am so proud of his courage. God bless Erneieand his family.

Our hearts are broken- so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you Diane and for your family

I am very sorry and saddened to read of Ernie's passing. We worked together in Orange County and Newburgh in the 80's. He was a great, colleague, friend, and advocate for people with special needs. I learned a lot from him and will always remember his quiet leadership through difficult times. My deepest condolences and warmest regards to his family and friends. I will remember him always.

My condolences to Diane and her family. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.

I am so sorry to see of Ernies passing. He was always the neighbor that was funny and engaging. My deepest sympathy to you, Diane and both your boys Todd and Scott.

We met in the pool four years ago. " My wife says I need to find out what she is doing and do itl. I need exercise because I found out I ha vParkinson. " " Water walking" I tell him. In a few days there he is in the pool. Walking back and forth and by the end of the summer I think he managed about 90 or 1oo back and forth walks. There was determined to do whatever it took to remain healthy. And he did. The boxing was so important I passed the information on to my friend in Ohio. So many lives lives touched by his crusade to help others. I have no doubt part of his mission in life is to help others. His career, he relationship with friends, and above all, his connection with Diane. 'Bill and I only touched his life in a very small way, but there was no doubt is loves for family brought them and him freat joy! He introduced Bill to his grandsons and he told me those grandchildren obviously really felt close to Ernie. Cancer is a killer! Few escape its treacherous grip. So quick, so sudden, so final. He missed the moths of pain and suffering that lie ahead and for that I am grateful. We are blessed by knowing him.

Our condolences to Diane and family. Ernie's will be in our prayers.

John and Betty Depew

In Ernie's memory...

To the Spignardo Family:

I was saddened to read about Ernie's death in the newspaper this morning here in New York. I worked with him for many years while he was employed at Pius XII Youth and Family Services in Orange County, NY. We enjoyed a friendly relationship, and he was dedicated to his work. Many of our colleagues are still in the area and his name comes Up in conversation from time to time. He will be missed. I had heard about his cancer diagnosis, and I'm not surprised he fought the good fight. I hope all the good memories are a source of strength for you during this difficult time. God bless you all.

Chris Ashman
Orange County Commissioner of Mental Health/Retired

Mr. Spignardo was my Social Studies teacher at Valley Central High School in 1969-70 as I recall. He was a great teacher and role model and when I think of it now, so young! It saddens me to recall how much I enjoyed his classes; his passing means a wonderful teacher and mentor is gone.

His family must miss him greatly. I am so sorry you no longer have him with you.

My condolences to Diane and the family. You were a wonderful neighbor a long time ago when you lived across from me in Lake Osiris. Rest in peace..Pat Brown Davis

I am so sorry for your loss Diane. Thinking about you and your family.

Dear Diane and family, we are so saddened to hear of Ernie's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Words cannot express the many memories and all of the love we have for the Spignardo family....we will always remember the many jokes...complete with accents....the competition of fishing....and the love of family...let happy memories lead our dear Diane, Todd, Scott and the entire family to peace

It was a pleasure to meet Uncle Ernie and Aunt Diane at Joe's return from his 9 month deployment. So sorry for your loss. He was a sweet person and the girls loved him! Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

Diane, we are so sorry to hear that Ernie passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be an angel watching over you. God Bless you. Rest on Peace Ernie.

Dear Diane, Todd, and Scott, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time in your lives.❤

Ernie was a bright light to us, he was the first friendly face we met when my husband was diagnosed having PD, I will never forget his kind words that day, it was a great comfort. Thank you for coming into our lives. I know that bright light will live on Rest In Peace

Diane and Scott sooo sorry to hear of your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you both and the rest of your family.
Xoxo

Ernie was a special guy who was there for so many. I will always be grateful to him for his love for my son, and including him in family events and outings. My love and condolences to Diane, Scott, Todd and their families.